CookUnity
General Manager, CookUnity Flagship
$150K–$200K
New York, New York, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years required; 3+ years of senior hospitality leadership in New York City preferred.
About the job
Leads the pre-opening and ongoing operations of CookUnity’s New York flagship, overseeing business performance, team leadership, guest experience, beverage service, and events.
What you'll do
- Coordinate pre-opening readiness, including vendor setup, hiring, training, operating procedures, and launch testing.
- Lead daily operations and financial performance across dining, takeaway, retail, digital ordering, bar service, and events.
- Build and develop the team, maintain service standards, and strengthen guest experience and community engagement.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of progressive hospitality leadership in high-volume, guest-facing restaurant, café, retail, or experiential environments.
- Experience overseeing bar and beverage operations, including vendor management, compliance, inventory controls, and service execution.
- Financial experience with budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, and P&L performance.
- NYC Food Protection Manager Certification, or ability to obtain it before beginning management duties.
Nice to have
- Direct experience opening a new restaurant or hospitality venue from pre-construction through launch.
- 3+ years of successful senior hospitality leadership experience in New York City.
Pay
$150,000 — $200,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
POS systems, digital ordering platforms, CRM tools, business intelligence or reporting systems
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